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t&J" 2 THE MOKNIJS;Gl.TOMJBS WEPyjilSDAY, MAT 5, 1897, fyS"-&- ,t" - House; and lie trusted that, still, before It passed tlie Senate, it -would be greatly reduced; that there should be also a great reduction in expenditures; and he appealed to the Senate to uppply the pruning knire to the Bundty civil bill. Mr. Foraker replied to Mr. Gorman, and created a laugh by saying that the speech Tcmlnded him of the refusal of a governor of Ohio to grant a pardon on the ground that he had already granted two pardons In the county that the convict came from. In other words, he said, Mr. Gorman's objections did not go to the amount of the proposed appropriations, or to its merits, but to the bill at large. lie leniembered that that Senator had made a somewhat similar speech oa the Indian nppropiiation bill", and had Im mediately thereafter put on his hat, over coat, and gloves, and lert the Capitol, In stead of staying to watch the progress of the bill, and to point out its defects. That Senator generalized, hut did not bpeclfy. It he knew that there were items in the pending bill which ought not to be in It, it was his duty to'point them out He (ill Foraker) would be better satis fied with the fcpeccii If Mr. Gormnn had signified the items, in the 1)111 that were too large, or that lacked merit. As to the .Republican party, Mr. Foraker declared that its policy was speaking for Itself more eloquently than any human tongue could speak, and that Mr Gorman need not have any solicitude about tin peiibloneis They would be taken care of as they had never failed to be taken care of under Hc puhlican Administrations. He continued: "It is the purpose of our legislation that the Government of the "United States shallhave a sufficient reveii'ic to meet its ordinary expenditures, a suf ficient rcenue'to make it unnecessary to Jssuc iKiiids to meet current obligations; a sufficient revenue to pay pensions to the men entitled to them. Jt will have that revenue; and those obligations will all be maintained." Mr Gorman replied In a pleasant, goud humorcd manner to Mr. Foiakers criti cism on him and suggested that after a longer service in the Senate he would have a better idea of its methods than he tow had. lie referred to the President's declaration in the inaugural addiess as to the necessity of economy, and expressed his amazement that the first big item of fered as an amendment to the pending bill came from a Senator from Ohio. Mr. Foraker replied that Mr. Gorman xfUH no more disposed to economy than were Benators on the .Republican side, of the chamber, lie challenged him to re main and specify what item's in the "bill should be reduced or struck out. Mr. Fettus supported the amendment Mr Aili?on challenged Mr. Gorman to point out items In the bill that could be fairly regarded as extravagant. After further discussion Mr. Foraker withdrew hlsamendmentand the bill went over without action The Senate homestead bill, which liad been the unfinished business for several days past, was taken up aud passed yeas 42, najs 11. The Senate, after an executive session, adjourned at 5 p. m. until today. EAST WASHINGTON CITIZENS. Regular Meeting; at Ha mil's Hall laitst NIiiit. The East Washington Citizens Associa tion held its regular meeting last night at Baum's Hall, corner of East Capitol and Fourth streets, and discussed the reports from its' various committees on the prog ress of the work intrusted to them. The recent excursion of the Board of Trade furnished the material for a brief presentation of the Anacostla Flats. The effort to eradicate the systnn of tenement houses in vogue in Washington was discussed. Mr. Sperry said there was jo city in the Union where there was uich an infamous class or tenement struc tures as here. He moved that the association's coromit- ;ec on health, police and charities shall ie directed to co-operate with the spcclnl wiiimittcc of the board of trade in the effort to make a reform in this matter a success. Mr Spcrry's motion was adopted. His rcmaiksln condemnation of the alley houses or Washington were somewhat criti cised by Mr. J. D. Croissant It was resolved by the association that tome sort of entertainment shall be pio Tided under its auspices, in the near future, Mid Mr. F A. Sperry was appointed p& chairman of a special committee to take the matter In charge. THIS PHYSICIANS' BANQUET. Two Hundred En joyed Themselves at the Table. The members of the Congress of Amer can Physicians and Surgeons rested from heir search for professional knowledge last night long enough to test the quality if food served at an Arlington Hotel banquet. Covers for 2 00 persons were laid and there were no empty chairs. The menu was excellent and the speeches that fol lowed were even better. President Welch Fpoke about the congress and its field of usefulness, and Drs. Billings, of New York; TY-rfer, of Philadelphia; Polk, of New York: Jacobi.of New York; Bowditch, nf Har-ard College, and Blake, of Boston, contributed to the knowledge and en hanced the enjoyment of the banqueters SnenCeriun College Graduates. The thirty-iirst annual graduating exer cises cr the Spenccrinn Business College was held at Lafayette Square Theater jv s terday afternoon. Embankments of flowers an the stage was an evidence of the tender feelings and gcod wishes of the family, friendti, sweethearts and beaux of the graduating class of '07. The invocation was by lu-v. Dr. Sowell. of the Sl.steentli Street Swedenborgian Church. ,A saluta tory was made by Roscoe J. C. Dorsey, repicsenting night classes, and Miss Edith Graham Granville delivered a valedictory. Mrs. Sara A. Spencer made'thc presentation of the class of '97. 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It corrects inability ;o hold urine aad scalding pain in passing It, or bad erfects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that un pleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to arina'e Tlie mild aud the extranrrinm-v Effect of Swamp-Root Is soon realized. It jtauds the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need i. medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one lollar. Vou may have a sample bottle and pamphlet both seut free by mall. Mention The Times and Bend your address lo Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N Y. The proprietors of this paper guarantee the eeaumeness of this offer. I -I BJLl M iiiiTuacun uiiiii nun nimoaouu nmin Has the Success of Dr. Walker, Ull Pmna Ave. Aill. WidardUJIotel The measure of success with which Dr Walker lias ltirn fnwiri remains a source I of continued surprise. The wonder of it never ceases to DC a topic on conversanwu among his inofessioiial brethren. Indeed, that wonder increases as time passes, and that success, which some people said would be only temporary, lias proved to be permanent and abiding, and continues to incieasc as the public becomes more and moie familiar with the genuine merit upon which it is- based. Many explanations are offered, varying in frankness, according to the spirit of the speaker. Superior skill, experience and training are conceded Dr. Walker, even by his rivals, but these do not alone account for his prosperity. That his practice is today larger than it ever has bcia cannot alone be attributed to truthful advertising nor to unquestionable aud superior skill. No! theunderlying prin ciple of all Is tne fact that Dr. Walker has "with manliness-, -with dignity and with truthfulness, dealt with the public as a professional man should, promising no more than he can perform auu claiming no more than he accomplishes. $5.00 A MONTH, including all medicines, is the highest fee charged. , to DAILY OFFICE IIOURS 10 to G; Mon day, A ednesday, Thursday aud Saturday, tills p. in.; Sunday, 10 to 12. 8 CONSULTATION FREE.S& duccd to the audience by Mrs. Spencer, who stated that she thought an introduction hnnllynecessary, andshe made it merely as a matter of form. The honorable Secretary with a twinkle In his eye, referred to the priuting on the jirogram, -which read; "Awarding of diplomas" In large type, and "with an address" in small type. He said he would ta"ke the hint and make his ad dress a bhort one. Diplomas -were then delivered to some fifty ladies aud gentle men. MEN WHO ARE HOT WORKING Yesterday's Investigation Before the Charities Committee. Cant. Cutler, of tlie Municipal T.odg- Jiig-XlMUe, Tells of Its Workings. The luquiries Concluded. The final hearing before the committee investigating District charities and reform institutions was concluded yesteiday after noon. Senator McMillan presided, and was assisted by Senator Martin and Con grcsniau Northway. The subject of yes teidny's inquiry was, "Men out of -work." Capt. Cutler, of the Municipal Lodging House, was the first witness to be ex amined. He described the -workings of the in stitution and said that able-bodied men were compelled to saw one-eighth of a cord of wood for their lodglag, "Which con sisted of a bath, lodging, and breakfast. Thchoufccisablc to accommodate sevcaty two persons, and during the paot year 5,052 persons were given lodging. One third of the inmates, Capt. Cutler de scribed, as good men, really unfortunates who were willing to get work. The other two-thirds were' tramps, going from one place to another, A number ot the inmates were dredgers, Trom the oyster beds, who lame and footsore. Capt. Cutler thought Congress hhould do something to prevent the dredge boat cruelties. Senator McMillan wanted to know how tramps and others knew about the lodging house, and Capt- Cutler replied: "There seems to be a general system of advertising throughout the country." Representative Northway began an In quiry as to the details of treatment of in mates. "What do they get to eat?" he In quired. "Well, we do not give them a soup, but at supper they are given a stew consist Ing of beef, barley, onious and potatoes. They also have a i.ot of coffee. This is berved them twice a day." "What do you do with their clothes?" asked Senator McMillan. "Well, we put them in a disinfecting room, and no man Is allowed to go to bed until he has taken a warm bath In -water unused by anybody else." "What sugestions- have you to make?" questioned the Senator, and Capt. Cutler answered that a new building was very much desired. He thought also that va grants should be put on the streets to work. Rev E D Bailey, chairman of the board of directors of the Central Union Mission, paid a tiibute lo the management of the Municipal Lodging House. Dr. Bailey had prepared a report as to the mission's man agement Its purpose was to have the Goppel preached to the neglected people. An Industrial branch was conducted-a woodyard Tor men and laundry for women The only drawback was the lack of mar ket for the wood The institution got no financial support from Congress and the industrial branches were self-sustaining. In answering the question as to how far the municipality should go in furnishing work to the unemployed, Mr. Bailey said if the District would only purchase the wood sawed by the unfortunates the prob lem would be Bolved. "You have never had any help from Congress?" inquired the Representative. "We have not,'' responded Mr. Bailey, who, continuing his statements, said that while he had no desire toh avc the Municipal Lodging House abandon its work, still he believed that a concentration of the work would be beneficial, as at present there was really a duplication of work. J. R. Brown, representing tlie Temporary Home for ex-Union Soldiers and Sailois, described the workings of the veteran home and the personnel of the inmates of the home. Some came lo get work, others to get pensions, many to get in crease In pensions, and one poor old man came to get a patent on a musical instru ment. Inmates are not generally allowed to stay over ten days at a time. Representative Northway observed that It did these men no good to come tp Wash ington. "The object of your institution is to furnish only temporary relief,"' saidMr. North way, and Mr. Bro wnassented. The witness explained that the greatest good done by the institution was In get ting pension cases made special. This concluded the hearing, bat Major Jerome Burke, who has been a visitor at each hear ing, arose and addressing Senator McMillan asked that he be accorded an opportunity to make a statement concerning some of the institutions. Major Burke said that the present in quiry was in a great measure the result of his own charges, which he now desired to supplement by additional Information It was not his purpose to make any verbal remarks. He wanted time to prepare a statement. "We will be only too glad -to have you make a statement," said Senator McMil lan inrcsponse to the request. Major Burke was asked how long a time he desired in which to prepare the data, and it was agreed to give him until next Monday. After the witnesses had departed there was a little consultation, at which it was decided to visit at the same time in the near future each one of the different in stitutions Involved In the Investigation. LAUNCHED IN THE SENATE Opinions Concerning the Finance Committee's Measure. INDORSED BY REPUBLICANS Though Many Thlnlc the Duties Are Too Low, Senator Frye SayH Not us Oood as the Dingley BillJt Will Meet With Strong Factious Opposition. The tariff bill, which -was laid before the Senate yesterday, was Apparently too momentous a subject for the immediate consideration of the Democrats. The Re publicans, it is to be assumed, have been on the inside during Its Incubation In the Finance Committee and generally spoke ot it as a good measure. The com plaints expressed were thai the taxes were not high enough to suit the ultra-protectionists or local demands. The Democrats, "who -were asked for opinions, replied in almost all cabes that they could give opiulpns only in general terms and from party standpoints. They asked time for further consideration. There appeared to be cousiderable.jublla tlon among the .Republicans that John P. Jones, of Nevada, could bo counted on for a vote on the paBsags of the bill, inas much as he had voted with, (the Rcpublicana to report the bill. On the other hand, there woretome Republlcaasscj ottspoken against particular schedules, aad soine Democrats opposing the position, which, they were believed by the Republicans to hold, that it is safe to predict a long fight before the bill has been disposed of by the Senate. Senator Hauua, who is doubtless more interested in the quick disposition of the bill than any other Republican, was notin a communicative nor in a very amiaulc mood when approached. "What do you think of the bill as a party measure?" lie wus asked. "I have no opluion to express." "Is it a good bill?" "' ' ; r "I haven't sccu it." "Is it a bad bill?" "I do not know whether it is bad or not." "Would he support it? He was too .pro occupied to say. Senator John P. Jones was In a Jubilant mood. "Yes, sir." he said; "It Is a pretty fair bill." He favored It out and out and expressed Biirprlse that he should have been accused of being anything but a piotectloulst. As to the high rates of many of the schedules he said: "Itdocsn't make much difference how high you put them, so long as our own people get the benetltor them by em ployment. I am going to vote for it, of course." A Republican standing near said that there never could have been any doubt about Mr. Jones' loyalty to protection since his position in 1S90. Mr. Perkins talked freely. He said that he had not fully analyzed the bill, but he was pleased with it so rar as the'eitrotis fruit schedule -was concerned. "They have only done Justice to It, but they have reduced raisins, which they should not have done, from 10 to 5 cents a pound' He was very positive, however, that they had "favored the sugar trust and in thatrcspectitdocsnot meet my approval. '-' "Will you vote for the bill?" "Yes; I am going to vote for the measure If itis-whatlt ought to be a good Admlu istration measure. I am for a tariff bill naturally and I have such confidence in? the good judgment of the majority that we shall be able to so amend it as to be satisfactory to the people. I want to be fair." Senntor Fryc: "From my standpoint, of course, it is a good bill. I am a protec tionist." "Does it meet your entire approvnl7" "It is not as good as the Dingley bill." Senator Hansbrougu Is opposed to the schedule on hides; and In that respect there are other Western Senators who are dis posed to make trouble. Their opinion Is that It was not fair for Eastern Senators to join the Democrats on practically free hides. These Senators might wake up to find that countcr-combiuations could be made for personal ends. Senator Carter, Republican, does not ap prove of the bill In respect to the wool schedule. It was anything but satisfac tory, he said, to the wool-growers of the country. Thomas Flatt's comment on the bill was "Pray, excuse me." Senator Elkins said it was a very good bill "as amended." The Republican members of the Finance Subcommittee, Messrs. Morrill, John P. Jones, Allison, Aldrich, Piatt and Wbleott, arc, of course, the foster fathers ot the amended bill. Mr. Piatt, although agree ing to it. either desires the bill to speak for itself or was too disgruntled with the amendments to give" vent to any joy over the result. As stated the Democrats were chary of extended opinions. Senator Harris of tlie committee was short, sharp and decisive. "Of aiurde it will be fougld," he said. We are Demo crats, revenue tariff men, strictly revenue tarirf men, and we are naturally opposed to it." Senator Murphy: "The bill will meet strong opposition by the Democrats. I can not uow specify the particular points of opposition they are many because we practically do not know anything about the bill. Weareasyct.siniply in thedark." Senator Mills: "I haven'tsefn the bill, but of course, from what Innavc heard of it, I am opposed to It " -tf Senator James K. Jones, of the commit tee: "It is by no means a good bill, but it is much better than Che Dingley bill. The Democrats are opposed to and will oppose it, but as yet they have made no plans of opposition. They have not had a chance to consider It, as they have not seen it.ns it conies from the Finance Com mittee." Senator Lindsay, of Kentucky: "On gen eral principles I am opposed to tlie bill; and shall try to cut down its excessive features. I take it, though, that they have so arranged these schedules as to meet the approbabtion of the individual votes who opposed the bill. In other words, they have framed the bill just as they were required to do; and they will pass it." Senator Gorman: "I haven't seen it and therefore don't know what is in it I am against the bill, of course." Senator Daniel: "This Is.thc first time I have been consulted about such a matter since the last tariff bilk But from what I hear or It I don't think it can pass in its present form. I will have some amend ments to offer, but I don't think the Democrats will consider it in a factious spirit. They will state their case to the country and let the majority do as they see fit." Senator Smith, Dcmocrat.of New Jersey: "We oppose It because we think it Ik un necessary, unfair, and unjust. There is no pretense in it, that can be maintained, ofany benefit to be conferred on the Ameri can people. It will be opposed specifically on the ground that it ia to the advantage of none but a few already wealthy manu facturers.' Senator McEnery, ot Louisiana: "I 'think the bill will be fought. It certaiidy s not acccptablo to my constituency, because- ot the sugar Bchedule and lis rice schedule. Tficse products' are left prac tically unprotected as far as the South is concerned. Probably I shall orfcr tome amendments." Senator Morgan: "I am very much. at a loss to say what the Democrats will do f about it. I will oppose it, or any bill in tended to Impose jan additional burden on the consuming cUtHsesH for the benefit of manufacturers, corporations or associations and which will icsult in (tie ralslug or prices and producing consequent disadvan tage o the Industrial classes, u iiieh arc the very least able to stand the raise. "The money of the country is In the hands of tjie men who are speculating for usurious purposes,, aud who make ex cessive levies on the labor or the country; and these levies are made on people who are almost without the means to supply the necessities, of life I look upon this bill, I care not how framed or how nit- fully contrived, as, being inadequate to the production of any great increase in tne revenue and Is bound to result in tlie burdens and mlsfprtunes I have named. It will be a (failure, even from the Re publican standpoint, and I regretthe suffer ing the peoplu will have to undergo to real ize that fact. r Bup, as we seem Incapaci tated in this country to reach beuericl.d re sults except by wwririce, I presume the wiser policy be imt'to make obstruction to the bill except; to vote agalust such parts as are unjust and oppressive and In- gen eral to expose the features which we think militate against the welfare ot the people." ' i Senator White, Democrat, of the com mittee, expressed his opinion in open benato when he desired it to be dis-J tlnctly understood that the Democratic members of the committee did not concur in the bill. NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA Confederate Veterans Preparing for Their Memorial Day. Grocery Firm Failn Water Coni jinny Declares! u Dividend Ex cursion o Eight Infantry. Alexandria, May 4.-At a meeting ot It. U. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans", last night, the following committees were ap pointed for the observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 24; On arrangements, diaries J. Wise, Isaac Itudd, J. O. Adams, G. L. Young.and A. C. Wj-ckoff; todecorate the graves at Ivy Hill, L. M. Blockford, Ell Jauney, George Wise, and Nicholas Daw son; at St. Slary's Cenitery, P. F, Gorman, Levi Hurdle, It. M. Latham, and P. 1L Fickliu; at cemeteries near the city, W. Jl. May, S. C. Boush, W. II. Ycatman, A. P. Cox, John It. Zimmerman, W. W. Sher wood, Andrew Sullivan, B. P. Knox, and J. W. liammond. The following associations have been In vited to participate in the exercises at the Confederate Monument and at the mound in Christ Church yard: M. D. Corse Camp, Sous of Confederate Veterans; Woman's Auxiliary or It. E. Lee Camp, Mary Cuotis Lee Chapter, U, D. C; Seventeenth Vir ginia Regiment Chapter, U. D. C; Anne Lee Memorial Association and the Children of the Confederacy. Lee Camp has received several valuable donations from Mrs. Kate N. Taylor, of this city, and Mi. Frank Hume, of Alex andria couuiy. The Keller Hook and Ladder Company met tonight and arranged for attending the funeral of the late Henry Green. The grocery and liquor store of Messrs. Shyrock ,& Piessgravcs, corner or King and Alfred streets, was taken 1 n charge by City Sergeant- Smith today ou attachment of creditors , The Rclnl'ier lecture was delivered to day at WhltUelljilITlieoIoglcal Seminary. by Rev. G. C Foley,, of Williamsport. Pa. At a meeting ot the Alexandria Water Company lastulghta dividend of S2.50 per share was declared. An order was issued that no charge b,e made for water used at the A. L I. armory,. A slight fire occurred in the office of the Silver Knight, pn, Cameron street, this morning. The flames were extinguished without turning In an alarm. Mr. Henry Strauss has withdrawn from the firm or O'Neal, Luut & Strauss, real estate agents. Mr Ebert, a well-known German, who was for a number of years connected with the Portner .Brewing Company, is ill in Philadelphia. Sometimeago hedisappeared from this city, leaving his family, and for a month he was supposed to be dead. In the police court this morning Aaron Jackson, colored, for cruelty to his child, was fined $10, and in default of payment was sent to the gang for twenty days. The Alexandria Light Infantry has de cided to give an excursion to River View on June 16, on- which occasion there will be a target shooting contest. Mr. Herbert Goodrich has been elected vice councilor ofBelle Haven Council, Junior Order of American Mechanics. In the corporation court today Mr Frank 12. Anderson was admitted to practice. The Alexandria Brick Works, which have been shut down since last fall, will re sume operations on Saturday, giving em ployment to about fifty hands. Miss Jennie Ewing has returned from a pleasant visit to the family or Prof. S. W. Somerville, in Fredericksburg. Miss Mary Cleary. of Laurel, Md , is the guest of Mrs. Doaald McLean. Mrs. Frank J. Apgar, of Philadelphia, ia visiting her father, Councilman Joseph S. Beach. Mr. Zora Hill expects to remove, with his family, on Saturday, to Cincinnati, whiciicity he will make his futurehome. Rev. C, E. Ball, rector of Grace Church, is In attendauceuion the semi-annual meet ing of the Piedmont convocation, in es sion at Trinity Church, Hamilton Mr. A. C. Cazenove, formerly of this city, died in Baltimore today. He had a large circle of relatives and friends in Alex andria. The Tpmains will be In ought here for iutc-rment on Thursday, The Children of the Confederacy willgive an excursion to River View on June 30 They hnve decided upon a button to be worn as a badge. The button will bo white, with two crossed confederate flags on its race, with the letters "C. 0." Alexandria Assembly will give a hop at McBurney's Hall Friday evening. William Lightroot, colored, was arrested by OfTiccr Toung tonight, charged with dis orderly conduct. Daughter Elect Officers. At the annual meeting of Continental Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu tion, the following ladles were elected as officers to serve during the ensuing year: Regent, Mis. Majry S Gist; vice-regent, L. L. Bacon; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Dora T. VoorhlsVrecording secretary, Mrs. C. T. Beach; treasurer, Mrs. C. H. Youag; registrar, Mrs. Middleton-Smith; historian, Mrs Dr E. M. Burr.itt. The Building Trades Council. The Building Trades Council met last evening. Resolutions of thanks to Capt. J3. S. Randall for recognizing the brother hood on his steamer, were adopted. It .was reported that non-union men were being employed on the building cor ner Fourteenth juid H. streets, and also by the,Consumersf Brewing Company. The former grievance was referred to the carpenters, and a special committee will call on Mr. Edward L. Jordan in refer ence to the matter- THE- JACKSON DEMOCRATS Old Association Met Last Night aud Elected Oflicers. MR. NORMS AGAIN PRESIDENT The Organization True to Principles of PurcDemoeruey Medals to Be Worn by the Members of the Su ciety KulugicM o the Luat Cum. imign Stnndurd-Ueuror. President James L. Norris, called the Jackson Democratic Association to order with a gavel modeled from Ilermiloye hickory, at Meyer's Hotel, last night. The meeting was held pursuant to the constitution of the association, which re quires the election of officers to be held on the first Tuesday in May. With few piefatory words the election was proceeded with, and resulted as follows: PiOsident, James L. Norris; first vice president, William Crouch Mclntyrc; second vice-president, t. V. Noonau; third vice president, James V,'. Barker; fourth vice president, Robert E. Mattlngly; treasurer, Richard Ii. Johnson; recording secretary, Nathaniel Sardo; corresponding secretary, T. B. Keefer; financial secretary, John A. Clurke; st'rgeaut-at-arms, Bernard Kil martln; ,M James L Norris, on being unanimously elected president of the association for the ensuing -yea'r, said: "You-have again conferred a distin guished honor upon nie, notwithstanding the fact that I have personally urged you to have legard for the Jefrcisonian theory relating to rotation In orfiit-. With so many before me who are ciniuentlycap.ible ot administering the duties of this high office I cannot feel that your choice Is an empty compliment. It Is my grateful be lief that your suffrages, by wiiich I am once more constrained tooecupy thlsthalr, are due to- your recognition of the deep and sincere interest I feel in the welfare and prosperity of tills organization; my keen desire to zealously protect and strengthen It, and above all my reverence ror and loyalty to the principles of true democracy. "If In any other respects I have been deficient, surely in thet.e I may without vanity claim to have been faithful, for that Interest, zeal. loyalty and reverence will become dim and cease only at that moment when I lay down all earthly duties and burdens. Inculcated at an early period, these sentiments have become essen tial parts of my daily life, and to see the common bond thatunites ua grow weak, to observe the Indications of decay or the ap proach to a moribund condition, by this illustrious and famous association, would cancel a large part of the interest which binds me to life- To the wise and friendly counsel of many of the members I am largely indebted for such success as I have enjoyed hi presldlngover your meetings and discharging the duties ot my office I trust the future may usher in a far greater 6uccc.s, a closer bond or union, and even a higher usefulness in the political duties we have discharged and in what we may undertake hereafter. "It is a happy omen for that rutr.re to observe the zeal, alacrity and honest faith evidenced by the members of this association In rallying to the support of the Chicago platform and the nominees 'or the Democratic convention- Through victory and defeat, in the day of good fortune and in the hour of dark disaster, we can point with a worthy pride to the record of an unswerving, undismayed and unfaltering allegiance to the great prin ciples or pure Democracy. "There is much upon which I could con gratulate you In the history or the past year. I will mention, however, only one event, and I speak or that only because it is related to a iwint I have already re ferred to. The recent brilliaut banquet you gave upon the anniversary of the birth of our illustrious namesa'ke, the un diminished enthusiasm there manifested following close upon defeat, theumllnuned faith in our great leader, and theincreased determination to carry our cause to victory in the next national campaign, these were sure indications of the health and strength of our organisation, and from these and many other circumstances I draw our horoscope with a sure hand and augury of our future brighter than any thing in the past." President Norris explained that tlie ex ecutive committee would be appointed and announced at the next meeting oftheass't ciatlon. This committee consl-ted or twenty-two members, each repicsentinga legis lative district. J. N. Rowcll moved that the address ot President Norris be print ed at the expense or the association and preserved in its archives The motion pre vailed. It was explained that there was under consideration a proposition to adopt a medal to be worn by members of the asso ciation. The device suggested was a disc of bronze, with a bust or Jackson on one side and a bust of Bryan on the other. It would bo inscribed with the dates ot their nomination and be suspended from a metal bar inscribed 'Washington " George Killeen wanted to know if the cost of tlie medal might not be reduced by eliminating the bust of Jackson. Jackson was a dead man and the association want ed only to deal with live men. Mr. Noonan suggested 'that Jackson lived in the mem ory of Democrats and the annals of the party. " "' ' E- V. BrrMVhire, of Indiana, objected to the propoVilion to dispense with the bust of Jackson. Ho was a sterling Demo crat and a great soldier. Tie had im pressed himself on the history of the republic Ills principles lived. The last campaign marked an epoch, and Bryan came forth as tlie leader of Jcfftrsoman and Jacksonian Democracy Mr Brook shirc prophesied that the electoral vote of Indiana would be cist for William Jen nings Bryan in 1S00. Mr. Killeen said that If Jackson were alive today, he would be looked on aa an oldrogy. He believed that Mr Bryan "was the greatest man into whose nostrils God had ever breathed the breath or life." He "had come before the Democratic con vention like a thunderbolt from heaven." Mr- Bryan "was as pure as the snow and as honest asthc sunshine-" "Only thievery, bribery and corruption had defeated him" "He was the biggest man in the Ameri can republic today." J. F. Reigel'thought the medals should be made of silver. President Norris was instructed to ascertain the lelativc cost of the two metals, and so report at the next meeting of the association. Those presentvwere- T. V. Noonan, W. W. Kirby. James W. Barker, John Hamlin, J. Fred Kclley, R. Hanison Johnson, C. T Bride, William Crauch Mclntlre, W. F. Crowley, James Eouisscau, John 0 Witti kindt, Bernard Kilmartln, C. W Howard, N. T. Ellott, F. B. Kccfen, C. M. Wallach, A. E.L.Keese, J. F.Reigel, George Killeen, J. McD. Carrlngton, W, J. Donovan, Robert Mattingly, Nat Sardo, J. N. Rowcll, Frank Gemron, E. J. Davis, E. V. Brookshlre, B. F. McQuade. Secretary Alger's Now Homo. Secretary Alger ha? rented the Ilagen house at 1G01 K street, and will take pos session at au early date. MISTAKES OF YOUTH Are Causing: Anguish and Distress in Thousands of Families. nidden DiHeiiseH Hesulting From Youthful Imprudence Dully Currying Hundreds to u 1'renmture Uruve. Like father; like son Shall you blush at yours? dhull yon see your children uwlndle to the grave as thousands are doing daily? No, not one, married, or who contemplates marriage, that would not have healthy families. Therefore, If you are aware or any physical derect due to pust excesses or roilies, commit us at once- We treat most successrully upon the latest scientific principles. CHR(WIC SKIN AND BLOOD DISEASES AH Diseases of a SPECIAL NATURE Privately, Safely and Permanently Cured. Ami All .Effects of ABUSES, EXCESSES AND U1PR0PER LIFE. CC'HES GUARANTEED In All Cns.e Undertaken. No J'Xiieriir.ents or Failures. cy-Jharges for treatment very moderate. The National Medical and Surgical Institute, 717 Fourteenth Street N. W. OFFICE IIOURS-9 to 5, 6 to 8; Sun days, 10 to 1. Consultation rrec and invited- MOVING IN CHAPMAN'S CASE His Pardon Docs Jfot Appear Prob able Just Now. TrinlH of the,Other Defendants Soon to He Called and TV'lll Be Prompt ly Proceeded "With. District AttorneyI)avis has finally made a. move In the Chapman case. Yesterday he addressed a letter to Broker Chapman's attorney in Washington, Mr. J. M. Wilson, asking that he bring his client to Wash ington to enter upon the execution of the thirty days' sentence ot the court. In his b'tter to Judge Wilson Mr. Davis admitted that technically he had the right to petition for a rehearing of the case at any time during the present term of coun, but seeing no ground upon which the judge could base hope that such a petition should be granteJ, and a.3 the courthad announced that it would meet but twice before ad journing for the term, and then only for tlie purine of delivering oplulons, he deemed it to be his duty to make tne re quest Mr Chapman has stated several times that he was willing to respond immediately to any summons from Washington. His attorney, Mr. Wilson, has also made the statement to a Times reporter, on two occasions, that Mr. Chapman is ready to come to the city at any time that" his presence was desired. It is thought, therefore, that the broker will probably reach Wasiungton today or tomorrow, al though before Judge Wilson got his note from District Attorney Davis Mr. Chapman made the statement in New York that he did not expect to be obliged to come to this city for some days. A reporter called at the residence of Mr- Wilson last night, but was unable to see him- Mr. Wilson bent a message down from upstairs, "I cannot say any thing on the subject tonight." An application for the pardon of Chap man is pending before the President, but District Attorney Davis says that, not be ing officially advised of this, he is pro ceeding as if nothing of the kind were contemplated- It is his duty plainly, he says, to see that the law in enforced, as the pardon is not, at any rate, yet granted. It is not believed that President Mc Kinley wih consider the application for pardon favorably. The case has ben decided against Mr. Chapman in all the counts .and on every count, and, it Is said, there Is no reason why Mr. Mckinley should exercise any sentimental clemency in the matter. Mr. Davis yesterday addressed a letter to each of the attorneys for the defense in the woll-known sugar trust cases, stating that the trial3 will be called together on May 17, and will be proceeded with until all shall ltave been completed. Mr. Davis reserves the right to call them in any ordcr he may prefer on the day of trial. IF THE WEATTTEH MAN PERMITS. Circus PajjcnnfW'ill March Thronili the Town This Morning;. Barnutn .t Bailey have been contending with the rain for the past two days In Baltimore, and have w.n out with a. big uslnessin.spiteoftheunpropltiouswcather. This morning the big show will be moved bodily to Washington, coming over in three special trains over the Pennsylvania Rail road, nnd will be established on the old Mahone property, at North Capitol and M streets. These exhibitions will be given at 2 o'clock this afternoon and S o'clock to night and at the same time tomorrow. A Tree street parade will be made atS: 30 o'clock this? morning over the following ruute: North Capitol street to II Etrcet, to Massachusetts avenue, to Sixth street, to F street, to Ninth street, to Rhode Island avenue, to Fourteenth street, to K street, to Pennsylvania avenue, to First street, to G street, to North Capitol street, to the show grounds. Iu case it should rain, the parade will be jiostponed until tomorrow pver the same route, but the exhibition under the canvas will be given in any event The tents are waterproof and once a spectator Is shel tered under them he can see the show in perfect comrort and can defy the wet. The return of Columbus to the city of Barcelona after the first voyage of" dis covery, which trluinphaut event took place 100 years ago and was made the occasion for the grandest pageant In the history of the world, has been seized upon by the manager or the greatest slmw on earth as the subject for reproduction in the great free street parade. It proves to be u wonderful spectacle or men, women, children, horses, elephants, wild beasts, chariot, cars and floats. Columbus him self, as well as scores of other characters famous In the annals or the time, are all truthfully represented costumed in the same rich mnnuer then In vogue, in royal robes of state, on horseback surrounded with their escorts, in coitlyunifonns, singly and In groups, aud in picturesque and charming style, and all historically correct. Preceding this pottlon of the pageant is one of the most magnificent sights imaginable, that of a wondrous team of forty fine bay horses, drUen by one man- Preceding the Columbus portion of the procession are rare displays of open dens of wild beasts, and carved golden chariots, containing the splendid zoologi cal collection, followed by twenty-four elephants; the allegorical chariots, Illustrat ing nurrery rhymes and children's fairy stories The whole uffalr Is new, grand and inspiring, and utterly unlike those free street parades orrtrcd by little shows having nothing but "queer" material. Notice For New Trial. Counsel ror Philip MeElhone. lately tried for the theft of valuable manuscripts froni Three styles of Topcoats and 20 styles of suits in our $7.50 Men?s grade. Place them side by side with the best $10 garments you can find. elsewhere and see if there's any differ ence. We're manufacturers nobody else can quote oui prices. The "Famous Biseman Make" is as good as the best and price s area fifth lower. EISEMAN BROS. Corner 7th and E Sts. N. W. Jfo Itrnnclt Store In WnhlnsIon. SI'KCIAL NOTICES. 55 KtwARD-Information in regard U the parries who cor uuwn tne signs oc 10th bt. 11 w.. bet. Iaad Ests.. Monday, 10 p. in. Address CHIUOi'ODIST. thU of flee. iny5-at AUCTION SALES. WALTER B- WIUL.IAMH & CO., Auo tioncers. IMPROVED TROFERTY, FRONTING OS 10TH STREET, BETWEEN" E AND E STREETS, SOUTHWEST; ALSO Or F STREET, BETWEEN TU AND 10TH STREETS, SOUTHWEST. On WEDNESDAY, MAX 5, at r,:3C o'clock p. m., we shall hell m iroutor thi premises, parts or lots No. SJU, "1, pud 'SJt in Mjuare 3ttb, having -5 feet front, running back the depth thereor, improve by two bnk dwellings, premises No. 611 and 510 loth st. sw : also frame dwell ing in rear; also tot 31, In square 3D. having 24 feet 6 Inches In front by 124 feet b inches deep, more or less; stable in rear being premises No- 0-4 and U24 1-3 F street southwest. Parties In search ol improvejt property paying a gjd rental should give this sale their attention. Terms or sale; 1-2 cash; balance moan and two years, for notes bearing 5 1-2 per cent interest rrom day or sale (lntermt payable ecml-aunually), and secured by a deed or trust on property fcold. or all cash, at the option or the purch.-iser or pur chasers; $50 down on each piece of prop erty when struck off- All conveyancing, etc, at purchaser's cost. WALTER a. WILLIAMS ic CO., Auctioneers. ap2a-7t LtGAL NOTICE-. TAXPAYERS of the District of Columbia will take notice that the undersigned has received the duplicate of assessment of the real estate tax for the year, endlna June 30, li5t7, upon property designated as "county" real estate, and will be readj to receive payment ot the tax at this of fice from and after the first day of May. Ib97. By act of Congress, approved Jauuary 21, ld96, the tax for the whole year becomes due and payable May lj 1897. Oa so much of said tax due May 1, 1897. as shall not be paid before the first day of June, ensuing, shall, thereupon, ha iu arrears and delinquent, and a penaltj of orie (1) per cent oa the amount shall be added, and on the first day of each suc ceeding month thereafter, until the samg shall be listed, for advertisement and taa sale, In the manner prescribed by exist lng law. The second half ot the tax levied oi property in Washington city, real and pen sonal, if not already paid, will hecomf due and parable on the first day of May, 1897, and if not paid during said montti of May, a penalty of one (1) per cent will be added oa the first day of each suc ceeding month, until the same Is paid, oi othenvUeproceededwith as the law directs. Attest:" E. G. DAVIS, myl-6t Collector of Taxes, D. C. PltOPOSAT. PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED Al the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, Navy Department. Washington. D. C, until 12 o'clock noon, May 11. 1897, and pub licly opened Immediately thereafter, tc furnisu at the Naval Hospital and Dispen sary, Washington. D C, the daily supply of meats, groceries, butter, eggs, cheese, ice, milk, bread, vegetables, and proven der for the Tiscal year enihng June 30, 1898. Blank proposals will be rumished upon application to the Naval Hospital, Washington, D. C, or the Navy Yard Washington, D. C. EDWIN STEWART, Paymaster General, U. S. N. ap2,myl,5,8-4t PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION of Sewers. Office of the Commission ers D. C.-Washiugton.D. C .May 1, 1897. Sealed proposals will he received at thij office until 12 o'clock m.. May 22. 1S97, Tor constructing sewers in the District of Columbia. Specifications and blank forms of proposals may be obtained at thij, office JOHN W. ROSS, GEORGE TRUESDELL, W. M. BLACK, Commis sioners D. O. my3-6t DIED. ZV,TSSLER-On Tuesday, May 4, 1897. at 1:15 p. m., LIZZIE, beloved wire of Leo F. Zwlssier, at her late residence, 1010 E street northwest. Funeral, Thursday, at 3 p. in. Inter ment at Trospect Hill. Friends and rela tives invited. "She was a loving, fuithful wife and was loved by all who met her." "Gone, but not forgotten." BY HER HUSBAND. TCAISER SuddenU , on May 4, 1897. JOHN KAISER, the beloved husband of Eleanor Kaber, in the iixty-fourth year ot his age, at his late refldeuce. No. 1209 Ninth street northwest. tice of funeral hereafter. It CLARVOE On Tuesday. Mar 4, 1897, at 1 a. m.,at Glencnriyn, Va., FRANK A. CLAUVOE. beloved husband of Gertrude Fawcett Clarvoe. Funeral Thur.suay. May G, at 11:30a. m., from the Episcopal Church, Falls' Church, Va. my4-2t,cm ROGERS On Sunday morning. May 2, 1897, at Erie. Pa., HENRY C. ROGERS, aged seventy-three. Funeral at Erie Tuesday, May 4, 1897. my3-2t IN MEMOHIAM May 4, 1897. In loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister, ELSIE KREGLO, who died one year ago today, May 4, 1897, A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant iu our home. Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled. The boon His loe had civeii. And though the lody moldcrs there, -That soul is saved in heaven. You are not forgotten. Elsie, dear. Nor never will you be. As long as life and mcmorv last. We will Temember thee. BY HER BELOVED PARENTS AND SISTERS. it ONDERTAKEHS. OT. WILLIAM 3JEI3. UNDERTAKEN. 832 Pa. Ave. N.W. FIrst-elnHK service 'Prone. 13S3. the Cnngreslollal Library, yesterday filed the motion of which they had previously given notice for a new trial or the ene, citing sundry exceptions. The matter will be argued later. HISTORY OF THE TELEGRAPH. Old-Timers and Electrical Experts Meet Todny. The Telegraph Historical Society ot North America will hold Us annual meet ing in the rooms of the Board of Trade at 10 o'clock this morning, when routine business will be transacted. Mr. George C. Maynard. of this city, is the secretary nf ' the society, which includes In Its inember ship many of the old-time telegraphers and electrical experts of the country. The object of the society Is to perpetuate the history of the telegraph, gather data ot its early days and prepare a record ot con temporaneous electrical progress. At the meeting today officers ror the en suing year will be electeJ and formal papers read and discussed. A large attendance ot noted telegraph, telephone and general electric experts is expected. V